In a farcical display last night, Senator Hanson moved an amendment claiming to save the Bereavement Allowance, but couldn’t even tell the Senate how many people would be covered by her amendment.

Eventually it was revealed that One Nation’s amendment will still axe the Bereavement Allowance payment, but compensate people through other payments, ultimately leaving a number of people worse off because it will be harder to access support.

Labor wants to see the Bereavement Allowance remain as it is, that is the best way to protect vulnerable people in a time of loss.

The Bereavement Allowance is a short term payment for eligible people whose has partner has died. It is paid for a maximum of 14 weeks.

Axing the Bereavement Allowance is a cruel cut to vulnerable Australians following the loss of a loved one.

Malcolm Turnbull can’t take credit for protecting vulnerable Australians either, his original proposal would have seen close to 1,000 people lose the Bereavement Allowance each year.

Turnbull is totally out of touch when it comes to protecting vulnerable Australians.